Brahim Díaz and Rodrygo stole the spotlight from Kylian Mbappé in Real Madrid's 2–1 win over Atlético Madrid in the Champions League.
The Atletico coach Diego Simeone had not anticipated seeing Brahim in Madrid's starting lineup but ended up cursing a familiar foe
Brahim Diaz's brilliant winner gave Real Madrid a slender advantage after the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against rivals Atletico Madrid.
Diego Simeone said Real Madrid's failure to add a third goal in their 2-1 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday "left the door open" for his team to turn the last 16 tie around in the second leg.
Real Madrid stars Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe were criticized for not delivering 'minimum services' in a Champions League last 16 first leg clash with Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid will host Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 season. Los Blancos finished 11th in the points table in the group stage with 15 points
The criticism of Kylian Mbappe at points this season has no doubt been hyperbolic at times, but when he netted a hat-trick against Manchester City in February, it appeared the very best of the French